Wanted Parolee Arrested for Battery
On 03/10/2014, at approximately 12:01PM, Windsor Police Department Deputies responded to the 1900 block of Commons Court in Windsor for an assault call. The Victim reported the Suspect, Donald Giannini, had just assaulted him. Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Property Crimes Detectives had been looking for Giannini, who had a No-Bail Parole Violation Warrant. Also, on 02/14/2014, Giannini was arrested by Oakland Police for a residential burglary case in their jurisdiction. At the time of Giannini’s arrest, he used his brother’s name. Oakland PD wasn’t aware that Giannini was a wanted parolee at large and he was allowed to post bail.
When Windsor PD Deputies arrived, Giannini took off running and a foot pursuit ensued. Deputies lost sight of Giannini and a perimeter was established. After an hour and half long extensive search, Giannini wasn’t located and deputies broke down the perimeter.
At approximately, 2:12PM, a citizen saw Giannini emerge from the blackberry bushes in the creek near Star Road and Windsor River Road. The citizen began chasing Giannini as another citizen called to report the sighting of Giannini. Windsor PD Deputies, Sonoma County Sheriff Deputies, along with several detectives converged on the area. The citizen lost sight of Giannini in the area of Stellar and Sirius. Deputies set up another perimeter and another extensive searched was conducted.
At approximately 3:20 hours, a citizen called into the Windsor Police Department when she saw Giannini hiding under a play structure inside Old Vineyard Park. Several Deputies and Detectives converged on the park. After a short struggle with Giannini, he was taken into custody.
Donald Giannini, 48 years old, listed address in Santa Rosa, was transported to the Sonoma County jail where he was booked for his No-Bail parole warrant, resisting arrest, and battery.
Press release by Sgt. Michael Raasch
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office
Property Crimes Investigation Unit
(707) 565-2838
Case #W140310-005
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Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
2796 Ventura Ave
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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